Jose Andres, the Michelin-starred chef / humanitarian who founded and runs the World Central Kitchen, praised Meghan Markle, hitting back at all the criticism that has come her way.
‘Listen, I think the work she does is great. She is great,’ Andrés recounted.
‘She could be a person that goes into her own world and forgets about the real world but – what I can only say as her friend – she’s a friend, but also she’s there in the fire.
‘She doesn’t need to be out [in the public eye] but she is there.’
When it came to discussing her ‘As Ever’ brand, Andrés fiercely defended his pal.
‘It’s good. It’s good. It’s very good,’ the famed restaurateur said, having been sent a jar directly by Markle herself.
‘I think we should be in the moment of celebrating anytime anybody wants to do anything.
‘Can be her, can be Gwyneth Paltrow, can be me, can be Eva Longoria, can be Melania Trump.
‘Let’s celebrate what anybody wants to do. Just forget about criticizing others.
‘Everybody should be cheering up everybody that just tries to do something.’
Andrés explained that he and Markle – along with Prince Harry have collaborated on multiple philanthropic projects over the years.
One of those projects was the building of a kitchen in Dominica that serves children during the school year and operates as an emergency relief hub during hurricane season.
‘Quite frankly, very proud of them and very proud to call them friends,’ he said.